Video Production sessions
A topic that I found of interest from my fieldwork two
placement was the concept of using art for rehabilitation purposes. Cole (2012)
suggests that OT evaluations within art as a form of therapy is about seeing
how the client perceives themselves in terms of the self-image, emotions and
relationship with others. Art therapy has really opened my eyes to the other
methods or rehabilitation other than just your standard, every day run of the
mill, rehab exercise. Within my placement setting I witnessed the joy, triumph and
improvement for clients that had both physical and intellectual disabilities.
For me watching on I saw a “level playing field” if you will. These people that
have been perceived by society as not being the same as everyone else can now,
by way of art, just be the same as everyone else. This is empowering those with
disabilities at its finest.
Here are some you tube clips to show what I am talking about above to illustrate what an awesome thing this is!
Cole, M. (2012). Group
dynamics in occupational therapy. Slack Corp: USA.
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